Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Reykjavik's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Nottingham (the location of East Midlands Airport).
Give yourself enough time to get on your EMA to Reykjavik flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
You can book a direct East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik ticket. Start your journey at EMA and land at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Jet2 is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from EMA to Reykjavik. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nottingham, EMA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EMA:
Of all flights departing from East Midlands Airport, 75.1% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Reykjavik
Rs23,622 is currently the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik flight. A return flight ticket starts at Rs61,464. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book seven months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from EMA to Reykjavik.
November is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from EMA to Reykjavik by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and explore Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from EMA to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. Once you've hopped off your flight from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in about 25 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near RKV. Here are a few options where you can check in after your EMA to Reykjavik flight:
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make picking up a Reykjavik International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Travel to Reykjavik during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in an East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 15ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from EMA to Reykjavik around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from East Midlands Airport to Reykjavik, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Perlan and Hallgrimskirkja silhouette are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Reykjavik itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
You've seen Reykjavik, now it's time to explore other parts of Iceland. Travel about 241 kilometres north-east to Akureyri to tick off its top sights. From Akureyri Art Museum to Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Vestmannaeyjar is another well-known destination in Iceland and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. No trip is complete without a visit to Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn.
